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Pet Adoption Center programs

1 month 2 weeks ago

Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center to Host Responsible Pet Ownership Education and Microchip – The Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center is hosting a community-centered educational event Saturday, July 12 from noon to 3 p.m. at the North County Recreation Complex. The event will bring together local vendors and pet-focused resources from around the […]

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US Senate GOP under pressure on Trump demand to defund NPR, PBS, foreign aid

1 month 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — Congress has just one week left to approve the Trump administration’s request to cancel $9.4 billion in previously approved funding for public media and foreign aid, setting up yet another tight deadline for lawmakers.  The Senate must pass the bill before July 18, otherwise the White House budget office will be required to […]
Jennifer Shutt

Federal judge to pause Trump’s birthright citizenship order

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge in New Hampshire Thursday issued a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s executive order that would rewrite the constitutional right to birthright citizenship, and granted a class certification to infants who would be affected by the order. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante came after the Supreme Court last month […]
Ariana Figueroa

Measles reaches highest level in 33 years, now in 39 states

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Measles cases have surpassed a recent 2019 record to reach the highest level since 1992, with at least 1,289 cases reported in 39 states. The milestone comes as health officials are increasingly alarmed by vaccine skepticism gaining a voice in the Trump Administration’s Health and Human Services Administration under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As […]
Tim Henderson

Meet the 2025 Miss Jersey County Fair Queen

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JERSEYVILLE - Ashlen Scott has been named the 2025 Miss Jersey County Fair Queen. Scott is the daughter of Robert and Marian Scott. She was sponsored by Allen’s Greenhouse and Garden Supply. She expressed her gratitude for a fun pageant and her excitement to represent Jersey County. “I’m just so honored and proud of myself,” Scott said. “It really feels like all the work that I put in definitely paid off.” In addition to being named Miss Jersey County Fair Queen, Scott was honored with the People’s Choice Award and the Crew Award. She was also named Miss Congeniality. Looking forward, she plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College to study Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and then attend Lincoln Land Community College for Agribusiness. Scott is excited to share Jersey County with the rest of the state by representing the county at upcoming parades and events. She also looks forward to spending time with Little Miss Jersey Count

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RYZE Adventure Park offers July special

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Heroes Month Celebrated at RYZE Adventure Park Special July Offer to Honor First Responders and Service Members RYZE Adventure Park – an immersive destination park with boundless adventures, will honor the everyday heroes who serve and protect our communities. The facility address:   RYZE Adventure Park, 12420 Grace Church Road Maryland Heights, MO  63043 Throughout July, […]

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Missouri AG: Any AI That Doesn’t Praise Donald Trump Might Be “Consumer Fraud” (No, Really)

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey just sent threatening letters to Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Meta, claiming their AI chatbots violated Missouri’s consumer protection laws. The crime? When asked to rank presidents on antisemitism, some of the AIs had the temerity to suggest Donald Trump might not be great on that front. Yes, you read that […]
Mike Masnick

City Announces Plans for Next Phase of Tornado Recovery

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Thursday (July 10th), St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer announced a plan to invest $19.2 million in the next phase of recovery from the May 16 tornado. She also announced a new contract to scale up the City’s debris removal efforts. This plan is for $19.2 million, including $18 million in allocated Rams funds and $1.2 […]

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Tom Finan

Ameren Reminds Parents To Talk With Kids About Electric Safety Tips This Summer

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BELLEVILLE – Summer is in full swing, and children are spending more time enjoying the outdoors. Ameren says now is a good time for parents to sit down with children to share some important electric safety tips. "More than ever, young people are operating devices and technologies – like drones – that can come into contact with overhead electrical equipment," said Brian Brackney , director of safety for Ameren. "We are encouraging parents to talk to kids about the dangers of overhead power lines and surrounding electrical equipment and remind them to stay away." Ameren offers the following discussion tips for parents regarding outdoor electric safety: Drones, remote-controlled (RC) planes and kites should be flown only during good weather conditions in large open areas, such as an open park or a wide field. Keep these items away from overhead power lines or other electrical equipment. If a kite gets stuck in a tree near power lines, do not climb up to get it. Electricity

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Award-Winning Happy Hour Returns to Drunken Fish This July

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EDWARDSVILLE/SAINT LOUIS — It’s back and better than ever! Starting Monday, July 14th, Drunken Fish is bringing back its award-winning Happy Hour and we’re raising the bar (literally) on after-work vibes across St. Louis and Edwardsville. Guests can sip and savor signature cocktails starting at just $6, beers starting at only $3, and indulge in mouthwatering bites like California Roll, Tuna Poke Nachos, Torched Salmon Roll, and more available in value tiers of $3, $6, $9, and $12. It’s the kind of deal that makes Monday through Friday feel like the weekend and there’s a reason we’ve been crowned the BEST Happy Hour in St. Louis! Happy Hour Details: Launch Date: Monday, July 14, 2025 Time: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Dine-In Only Disclaimer: Happy Hour is limited to select seating areas, such as the bar top and bar area. Please ask our staff for more details. Please note: Happy Hour promotions cannot be combined

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Daily Deal: The Modern Tech Skills Bundle

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Bring your tech skills up to 21st-century snuff with the Modern Tech Skills Bundle. This 2,000+ class series combines subject areas that every aspiring tech pro needs to know to get ahead and stay ahead. Broken out into cybersecurity, AI and machine learning, and information technology and cloud computing, you’ll be able to zero in […]
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VIDEO: KIDstruction Week Campaign Honors Vincent’s Legacy

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KIDstruction Week is an opportunity for the architecture, construction, and engineering industries to join together to support St. Louis Children’s Hospital. This year’s campaign begins Aug. 4th Since its beginning in 2011, the annual KIDstruction Week has raised more than $5.9 million for St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Donations support St. Louis Children’s Area of Greatest Need, a […]

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Tom Finan